What has the author Festus Iyayi written?

Festus Iyayi was a Nigerian novelist, short story writer, playwright, and academic. He is best known for his novels, which explore themes of social justice, poverty, and the struggles of ordinary people in a post-colonial society.

Here are some of his notable works:

Novels:

* Violence (1971) - considered his most famous work, it deals with the themes of violence, corruption, and poverty in Nigeria.

* The Contract (1981) - explores the exploitation of labor in the oil industry.

* Heroes (1984) - focuses on the struggles of students and their involvement in the Nigerian Civil War.

* Awaiting the Dawn (1987) - examines the social and economic inequalities in Nigeria.

* The Witch (2001) - deals with the theme of female power and the struggle for women's rights in a patriarchal society.

Plays:

* The Road

* The Return

* The Trial

Short Story Collections:

* The Black Shirt and Other Stories

* The Return of the Prodigal

* The Exile

Iyayi's works are characterized by their realism, social commentary, and engagement with political issues. He was a passionate advocate for social justice and used his writing to highlight the struggles of the marginalized. He was tragically killed in 2012 in a road accident.